What color should I coat my suppressor?

[CountryBoy19]

I'm in the process of refinishing my Form 1 suppressor and I'm at a crossroads. I'm not sure what color I want it so I'll give some details and a bit of reasoning and see what the hive thinks.

Details: .30 cal suppressor that primarily lives on my .308 long-range precision rig.
Long-range precision rig is KG Gunkoted FDE

Now, because this suppressor primarily lives on that gun I want to say go with FDE, but that will look like crap when I make the occasional switch to one of my evil black rifles...

In comes the complication: suppressor covers. I can always get a suppressor cover to hide the true color of the suppressor when I switch. The problem is that if I'm switching to one of my black guns, I'll likely be shooting a lot faster (suppressor will get a lot hotter) and I may damage a black cover.

OTOH, if I paint it black and then get an FDE cover I shouldn't ever have to worry about damaging the cover and the cover will help with mirage while shooting long-range.

Right now I'm split on painting FDE with a black cover, or painting black with FDE cover...

 

[AllenM]

I like FDE with black cover

 

[CathyInBlue]

OSHA Orange.

Isn't that the color the law says toy guns are supposed to be colored?

 

[VUPDblue]

FDE with a black nomex cover. It wont be damaged by the heat.

 

[Manatee]

Tiger stripe it.

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

Hello Kitty pink

 

[Sniper 79]

black that way it can be tacticool!

 

[Maximinus Thrax]

I don't know why you people are posting the other options...bacon themed is clearly going to win this one.

Pics upon completion!!

 

[42769vette]

FDE with a black nomex cover. It wont be damaged by the heat.

That was my first thought. Thanks for clearing that up.

 

[Steve B]

Black with an orange tip. That way the libs will think it's just a toy.

 

[jaeisber]

Black with an orange tip. That way the libs will think it's just a toy.

This!!

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Better idea: Wrap it in raw bacon. Shoot it for hours. Bacon should be cooked from the heat.

 

[MCrupe]

Bacon all the way!!!

 

[CountryBoy19]

Still kinda torn... the poll results don't reflect the consensus of the comments (when the bacon replies are weeded out)... I think I may follow the comments and go FDE w/ a black cover...

 

[Dave M]

Better idea: Wrap it in raw bacon. Shoot it for hours. Bacon should be cooked from the heat.

Hours? I cooked bacon on a suppressor after 3 mags (albeit FA mags). Noteworthy you can light cigarettes off of a can after 4 mags (maybe before that but very very easy after 4 FA mag dumps).


ETA:

I don't think you should get the sleeve. They are good for precision work (so the heat waves don't obscure the scope reticle/objective) but most of them melt after a couple of magazines. Also, remember that while a suppressor sock may keep the can from burning you short-term, it's keeping the heat and **** in there far longer than usual and can cause damage long-term. I have a custom one that I use during training (just so a can doesn't weld itself to my leg during a transition) but always take it off as soon as time allows to let the can to cool naturally.

 

[jrogers]

Have it chromed.

 

[CombatRex]

Two suppressors, one in each color. Problem solved.

 

[CountryBoy19]

Two suppressors, one in each color. Problem solved.

No problem, I'll give you the address on where to send the donation so I will be able to do this...

 

[dbrier]

Do a black and FDE checkerboard pattern. It will go with either gun.

 

[Steve B]

Have it airbrushed to look like a drill bit. Then have your gun done to look like a drill.